Merry Christmas from Shafferland

 

We're in the final stretch before Christmas Day! Our Christmas celebrations have already been shaken up a bit this year because of illness in some of the gatherings (pushing us to postpone) and now we wait to see if weather takes over where illness left off! 

This year has been a little on the different side for us in terms of our traditions. We've had life-things that must be tended to in this moment, so we have not been able to do some of our favorite things - at least yet. 

But even though the year has looked a little different, it's been no less merry and marvelous. We have thoroughly enjoyed the time we've been able to sit in front of our pretty trees, enjoying the glow of the lights. We've gotten together with some friends, wrapped gifts, and sent out some cards! I thought I'd share our card here with you today! :) Consider it a mailing from Shafferland.

We are grateful for the gift of Jesus' birth and the salvation He brought to our lives. We are grateful for the story He is writing for us and the decade we've been able to share.

If your Christmas season has been the grand joy you hoped for, we celebrate with you and pray that goodness continues!! :) 

If your Christmas has been unexpected in hard ways, we send you a hug and sit with you in your hurt and disappointment.

Thank you for sharing this space with us each day. Thanks for loving us, celebrating our joys alongside us and walking with us in times of hurt!

Merry (almost) Christmas, friends. We are so thankful for you!